How To Fix SPPF_MEDIA037 - No BOR object type is assigned to the action profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_MEDIA - PPF: Message Class for Messages from Media

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No BOR object type is assigned to the action profile

What causes this issue?

No BOR object type was assigned to the action profile. Workflows
operates on BOR object types.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign a supporting object type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_MEDIA037 - No BOR object type is assigned to the action profile ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_MEDIA037 indicates that there is no Business Object Repository (BOR) object type assigned to the action profile in the context of SAP's workflow or business process management. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a workflow or process that requires a specific BOR object type, but it has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The action profile you are using does not have a BOR object type assigned to it. This can happen if the action profile was created without linking it to the necessary BOR object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the workflow or action profile settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the action profile was transported from another system, the necessary configurations may not have been included or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Action Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for workflow or action profile configuration.
  Ensure that the action profile in question has a BOR object type assigned to it. You can do this by checking the settings under the action profile configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign BOR Object Type:
  
  If the BOR object type is missing, you will need to assign the appropriate BOR object type to the action profile.
  This can typically be done in the action profile settings where you can specify the BOR object type that should be linked.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the action profile was transported, ensure that all related objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow or process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder) and SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) for managing workflows and action profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring workflows and action profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the system configuration or logs.